Product Description
Gear Head manufactures, engineers, imports, markets, tests and supports a comprehensive line of high quality computer solutions. Gear Head offers high quality products and cutting edge technology for today's consumer.PRODUCT FEATURES:Optical Wireless Mouse;Integrated Laser Pointer;Wireless Optical Presenter;Remote Scrolling Trackball.
Customer Reviews:
I was surprised. .......2007-11-05
Despite looking and Feeling a bit cheap when I first pulled this presenter out of the package, I was pleasently surprised. This presenter installed without a glitch and has been flawless in working.
I am not sure that I trust the distance of - Up to 50 feet - but if you can stay well under that distance it seems ok. (I had to actually point toward the reciever when I was about 40+ feet away)
The Roller ball is pretty useless when you are using the presenter as a mouse. It is hyper-sensitive. I did not understand why this was the case until I used the ball with my thumb in presenter mode. I really only use the ball when in presenter mode anyhow and it is easy to master. The ball is obviously "tuned" to be used only in presenter mode - but when else would you need it????
I use this product in presentations 1-3 times a week and have had a great experience.
The only thing I would change on this product is - it would be nice to have a rubberized finish on it and a bit "beefier" feel to it. Other than that - 5 stars...
KC
Great value, works well........2007-09-11
Nice piece of hardware.
2 modes of operation:
Mouse mode: when on flat surface, trackball acts like scroll wheel and standard 2 mouse buttons.
Presenter mode: Laser pointer enabled, 2 extra mouse buttons are available under mouse.
Works fine on XP, although administrator access is needed to get the extra 2 buttons under the mouse recognized. Also works on Linux (Ubuntu) in both mouse and presentation mode, but I haven't gotten into XF86Config or whatever it's called now to get the extra buttons enabled.
Also, it's a little narrower than most desktop mice so it fits my hand better.
Limiting to 4 stars because I've only been using it for one week.
Well thought-out and recommended -- 4.5 stars really.......2007-07-11
I've waited to review this product until after having it for over a month and using it for a presentation. In a nutshell, it is a good product and worth the money. It is very satisfactory as an optical mouse (its main usage) and was very good as a remote presenter.
Cons:
- as noted, trackball is a little touchy, which means you need to monitor your hand waving while presenting -- but I think this would occur with any trackball device, and would only be avoided by getting a remote presenter with a joystick-type point device. It was not a problem for me.
- the USB receiver blinks as it receives input: this could be distracting if your computer's USB port is within sight of your audience. However, I used the included pouch to block the USB receiver's blinking from my audience and it looked fine while solving that issue
- the programmable 3rd button could have more features: in particular, the "magic" program list option would be more useful if one could assign its programs.
- I have more success with the USB receiver directly into my computer (perfect mouse recognition) than my other setup, which is USB receiver into cradle into USB hub into computer's USB port. This may have to do with my hub, and is merely occasionally annoying (the mouse not moving exactly as I expect it should), not problematic.
- installing the drivers seemed to affect, in my case, my laptop's touchpad driver. I lost the ability to change my touchpad tapping and scroll-area prefs -- I haven't played around with this, though, and it may be solvable.
Pros:
- the previous reviewer's rejoinder to the first reviewer is true: there is adequate programability of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th buttons.
- the mouse automatically switches from mouse to presenter mode using a sensor on the bottom -- nicely thought out
- the mouse seems to automatically lower mouse-sensing activity, probably to reserve battery life
- battery life looks to be good in the month i've had it: 4 full days of mouse work at a time without the low-batter indicator coming on
- good weight in your hand when presenting: this could have been a problem with a mouse-and-presenter device, but with this product it is not.
- pouch is nice and fits the mouse, charging cord, and USB receiver
- 4th and 5th buttons are great for presenting: the buttom-programming-options include good ones, including forward, back, up, down, switch application (it looks to scroll through the app list you get in XP by Alt+Tab), screen saver -- these are all useful for presenting
- comfortable in hand in mouse role or presenter role
In sum, I was pleasantly surprised by this device. I recommend the product.
Nearly perfect.......2007-04-15
I bought this to replace the Gyration wireless mouse I had been using with a Media Center PC. The GearHead mouse is a MUCH better product... The multi-function, programmable buttons are well-placed & responsive, and the laser pointer is a nice bonus. All in all, it's a great wireless mouse, and worth the price--if you need the extras.
A previous reviewer suggested the functions of the right & left buttons can't be switched for left-handed use; they can. Using the Mouse Properties, you can select: "Switch primary & secondary buttons." The same reviewer suggested that you can't click/hold/drag; you can. On the same Mouse Properties dialog box, you can select: "ClickLock," and you can adjust the click/hold settings to your liking.
I gave it 5 stars, but it's more like 4.5 - the trackball isn't as precise as I'd like, and I would have liked more options for each button, but compared to all the other similar products, this one is by far the best.
Presenter's Programablility Falls Short.......2007-03-29
I ordered this wireless presenter as it is one of the few presenters with an omni-directional mouse (in this case a mediocre trackball, which is not very precise as compared to a regular mouse) that has programmable buttons. The options to what you can program the buttons to do is quite limited for my purposes:
1. The left and right click buttons (two large ones on the top of the mouse on either side of the trackball) cannot be reassigned at all. Not so good for left handers.
2. The other three buttons, one on the top of the mouse below the trackball and the other two buttons on the underside of the mouse (good design placement) can only be mapped to one of ten different options.
This would be fine if the options were more useful however they were lacking several key options (in my opinion):
A) left click or right click can NOT be assigned to any of the programmable buttons.
B) click and hold/click and drag can NOT be assigned to any of the programmable buttons.
These limitations make it nearly impossible to click and drag, or move the mouse with either the right or left buttons held down -which I personally need for a variety of applications. If the programmability of the buttons is a key selling point for you I would recommend you download the manual, which is available from the Gear Head website, and read the section on what actions can be programmed to make sure that it will accommodate your specific needs.
On the plus side: of the three different brands of wireless presenters with omni-directional mouse capabilities I have tried this one was the most responsive.
Product Description
With its universal design, the OM4000W Optical Wireless Mouse from Gear Head features the optical sensing technology and built-in scroll wheel, providing the wireless freedom.
Product Description
Gear Head manufactures, engineers, imports, markets, tests and supports a comprehensive line of high quality computer peripherals/accessories. Gear Head offers high quality products and cutting edge technology for today's consumer.PRODUCT FEATURES:27-Key Calculator Keypad;Wireless Freedom;Optical Sensing Technology;Storable Dongle;Programmable Buttons.
Customer Reviews:
Great, if you don't mind inaccurate numbers.......2007-07-15
The mouse is fine - it's small and works decently well.
The keypad is useless. For those that own one, try this: Press and hold '0' and then tap '1'.
You expect to see:
01
And instead, you see:
012
Strange ... I didn't touch the number 2. Hmm. Try holding down 0 and hitting 3:
03.
Where did that period come from?!?
If you are a very slow, methodical typer, this will work fine for you. If your fingers fly, the Gear Head wireless Keypad will cause hours of aggravation before you figure out that it's not you, it's the POS keypad.
Stay away.
Great Value for the Traveller - But Mouse is Small.......2007-06-07
Nice features include the on/off switches on both the keypad and mouse, backspace, and vol. control buttons. No S/W driver CD required to use this - just plug in the USB base/transceiver. Mouse has two buttons and a scroll wheel. The USB/Transceiver has a snap for connecting it together with the keypad for storage.
Once or twice the keypad did not immediately attach to the USB base transceiver, requiring that I press the "connect" button on the bottom of the keypad - probably RF interference w/ my other wireless keypad. Didn't have trouble with the mouse attaching.
Mouse movement overall is pretty smooth. I tried using the mouse with both Windows XP and Vista. The first time I tried the mouse in Vista it was .1% intermittently jittery, and sometimes the mouse button was not responsive, and I had to click it a second time. I haven't been using this very long, so I'm guessing that's attributed to RF interference from my other desktop keyboard. This is only a minor nuisance so far for me.
(note: I tried the mouse later on a second time with both XP and Vista, and it was very fluid and responsive)
The mouse is small and narrow - about half the size of a normal mouse. Movement for its size is tolerable, but I have to lift my hand off of the mouse and hold the thing by the tips of my fingers to use the scroll wheel or click buttons. I suppose its size is useful when sitting at a small desk or small coffee table.
The USB/transceiver's cap does not snap onto the back end of the transceiver, making the cap easy to lose when connected to a PC.
As for Vista compatibility, both keypad and mouse are working with Vista on my Dell Inspiron laptop.
I didn't have problems with the keypad reported by other reviewer(s), but I did notice that due to keypad size, it is sometimes possible to press two keys at the same time. Otherwise, I didn't experience any negative aspects using the keypad.
In summary, this is a great value for travelers on the go. Everyday desktop users will not like the small mouse.
Product Description
Gear Head manufactures, engineers, imports, markets, tests and supports a comprehensive line of high quality computer solutions. Gear Head offers high quality products and cutting edge technology for today's consumer. PRODUCT FEATURES: Internet/MM keyboar
Customer Reviews:
Awful.......2007-03-09
The product simply did not work. And the Gear Head tech that I spoke to could not offer any insight as to solving the problem(s) other than remedies I had already tried. A case of getting what I paid for, I guess.
Product Description
With its built-in scroll wheel and power saving switch, the MP2000WU Optical Wireless Mouse from Gear Head features the optical sensing technology and auto synchronization, providing the wireless freedom.
Customer Reviews:
Buy another mouse........2007-12-09
I bought this for $13 at Big Lots, the company formerly known as Pic & Save. Unlike the previous reviewer, mine stays shut with the batteries in it. However, I'm not impressed with the unit. The receiver/dongle which plugs into the USB port is silver, so it matches my laptop, but it is large, which interferes with putting anything into the directly adjacent USB port on my laptop. The dongle has a green light which flashes when you move the mouse. Some might consider the light to be very cool. To each his own.
The problem I have with the mouse is that it jumps on the wrong surface. I tried using it on a wood table and it did a horrible job of controlling the cursor. (It works better on the wood desk at the office.) I pulled out an orange manilla folder to use as a mousepad, and the mouse works much better.
The unit has a nice rubber grip around the edge, making it easy to lift and move the unit. Ergonomics are acceptable. The unit is a bit heavy for a portable mouse, and the mouse buttons are a bit stiff. The scroll wheel works well and can act as a third button, clicking on and off a fast scroll feature. (Nice feature for a cheap mouse.)
Finally, Microsoft and Logitech both make wireless moble mice that let you store the dongle on the mouse. The m/s mouse shuts off the mouse when the dongle is stored, saving battery power. I assume the Logitech does this as well. The Gear Head mouse does not.
Conclusion: It works in a pinch. I suggest spending a bit more money.
Wish there were less than 1 star ratings..........2007-05-07
Quite possibly the worst computer peripheral I have ever purchased, and I have bought worthless stuff before. Spend an extra $2 and get something that will shut when you put batteries in it.
Product Description
WIRELESS RECHARGEABLE OPTICAL - MOUSE MAC BY GEAR HEAD
Product Description
GEAR HEAD OM4000W WIRELESS OPTICAL WHEEL MOUSE USB (Retail)
Product Description
GEAR HEAD MP2000WU WIRELESS OPTICAL WHEEL MOUSE 3-BUTTON USB (Retail)
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